This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Resilient, positive, compassionate, and driven describe the scholars at my middle school. The obstacles the scholars have to overcome simply to make it to school would have many adults think of quitting and yet they succeed and thrive. The middle school is located in one of the poorest and most under-served neighborhoods in a large, rich city. They represent an array of abilities, beliefs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. All of their differences unite them together in a beautiful way. The school has formed a strong community in which no scholar falls through the cracks and all have a chance at academic and social success.
My Project
One of the most popular programs at the library is not the robotic petting zoo or maker club but the Book Club! Students love the discussions, the homemade banana bread, being challenged to think differently and meeting new people. Students find a love of reading through these book clubs and want to read more and read more in their academic classes as well. I have chosen a variety of books and graphic novels to read with students. In two cases, I ordered more books so students can invite an adult to join the book club. In the teacher-student meetings, the teachers learn new things about their students that help go a long way in the classroom.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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